Thank you for choosing to apply to Juniata College! Before you begin your application,
we encourage you to review the Application Information and Instructions listed below.
They may answer a few questions you have about the process before you actually begin.

Apply Online

The Common Application is accepted by Juniata and can be accessed at the link below.
There is no application fee.

When submitting your application, be sure to select Juniata College as one of the
schools.

You will be notified by the Admission Office once your admission application is completed
and under review.

All Freshman applicants must submit a High School Transcript, at least one letter of recommendation, and the application essay. Applicants are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores unless they are applying as
a test optional candidate.

Juniata is a Test Optional school, meaning you do not have to submit SAT or ACT scores if they do not reflect
your strength as a student.

Freshman Application Timeline

MAR

15

The Regular Decision application deadline is March 15th - admission decisions are
released starting November 1st. Regular Decision is for those not ready to apply early.
No preference is given to Early Action vs Regular Decision in determining decisions
and most merit-scholarships.

NOV

15

The Early Decision application deadline is November 15th - admission decisions are
released by December 15th. If you are ready to commit to Juniata, Early Decision is
a binding agreement meaning that if admitted, you will attend and withdraw all applications
to other schools. Applying Early Decision or Early Action is ideal for optimum scholarship
consideration.

JAN

5

The Early Action application deadline is January 5th - admission decisions are released
by February 15th. This is for students who are ready to apply before the regular decision
deadline and would like to hear back earlier. Applying Early Action or Early Decision
is ideal for optimum scholarship consideration. This is non-binding and perfect for
those ahead of the game!